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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 351.07 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 351.07 and 143.91 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 351.07 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/351.07 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 351.07 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 50,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.48/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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