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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.50 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.50 and 144.21 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.50 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.50 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.50 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 50,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689.82/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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