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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 350.54 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 350.54 and 143.47 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 350.54 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/350.54 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 350.54 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 50,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292.23/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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