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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 350.99 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 350.99 and 143.79 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 350.99 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/350.99 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 350.99 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 50,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,468.13/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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