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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 350.74 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 350.74 and 143.64 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 350.74 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/350.74 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 350.74 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 50,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.81/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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