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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.23, 350.76 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.23, 350.76 and 143.69 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.23 : 350.76 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.23/350.76 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.23x = 350.76 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.23x = 50,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,400.70/254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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