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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.25 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.25 and 144.01 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.25 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.25 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.25 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 50,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,583.59/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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