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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.63 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.63 and 143.57 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.63 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.63 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.63 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 50,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,337.48/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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