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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 350.56 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 350.56 and 143.53 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 350.56 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/350.56 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 350.56 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 50,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,314.28/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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