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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.72 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.72 and 143.65 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.72 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.72 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.72 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 50,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.93/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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