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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 350.43 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 350.43 and 143.41 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 350.43 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/350.43 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 350.43 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 50,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,254.45/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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