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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 350.40 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 350.40 and 143.40 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 350.40 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/350.40 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 350.40 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 50,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,247.36/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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