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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 351.08 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 351.08 and 143.90 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 351.08 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/351.08 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 351.08 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 50,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520.41/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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