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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 350.73 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 350.73 and 143.64 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 350.73 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/350.73 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 350.73 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 50,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.14/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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