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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 350.67 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 350.67 and 143.58 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 350.67 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/350.67 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 350.67 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 50,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.20/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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