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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 351.38 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 351.38 and 144.12 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 351.38 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/351.38 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 351.38 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 50,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,640.89/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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