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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 350.54 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 350.54 and 143.49 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 350.54 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/350.54 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 350.54 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 50,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298.98/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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