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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 351.22 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 351.22 and 144 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 351.22 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/351.22 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 351.22 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 50,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,575.68/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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