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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 351.39 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 351.39 and 144.12 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 351.39 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/351.39 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 351.39 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 50,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,642.33/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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