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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.53 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.53 and 144.20 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.53 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.53 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.53 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 50,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691.87/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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