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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 351.32 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 351.32 and 144.04 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 351.32 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/351.32 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 351.32 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 50,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,604.85/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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