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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 351.07 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 351.07 and 143.90 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 351.07 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/351.07 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 351.07 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 50,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,516.86/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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