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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 351 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 351 and 143.85 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 351 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/351 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 351 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 50,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,491.35/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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