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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.66 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.66 and 143.59 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.66 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.66 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.66 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 50,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,351.27/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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