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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 350.58 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 350.58 and 143.54 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 350.58 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/350.58 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 350.58 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 50,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322.25/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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