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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 350.86 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 350.86 and 143.73 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 350.86 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/350.86 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 350.86 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 50,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.01/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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