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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 351.22 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 351.22 and 143.93 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 351.22 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/351.22 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 351.22 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 50,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.09/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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