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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 350.98 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 350.98 and 143.83 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 350.98 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/350.98 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 350.98 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 50,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,480.22/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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