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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.73 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.73 and 143.63 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.73 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.73 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.73 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 50,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,374.99/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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