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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 351.43 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 351.43 and 144.15 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 351.43 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/351.43 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 351.43 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 50,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,658.63/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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