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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.79 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.79 and 143.68 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.79 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.79 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.79 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 50,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401.51/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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