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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.44 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.44 and 143.43 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.44 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.44 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.44 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 50,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263.61/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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