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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351 and 143.83 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 50,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.33/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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