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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 351.38 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 351.38 and 144.07 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 351.38 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/351.38 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 351.38 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 50,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622.80/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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