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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 350.62 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 350.62 and 143.55 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 350.62 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/350.62 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 350.62 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 50,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.50/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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