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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 351.38 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 351.38 and 144.09 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 351.38 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/351.38 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 351.38 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 50,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630.34/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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