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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.71, 351.55 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.71, 351.55 and 144.19 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.71 : 351.55 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.71/351.55 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.71x = 351.55 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.71x = 50,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689.27/254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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