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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.59 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.59 and 143.56 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.59 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.59 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.59 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 50,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,330.70/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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