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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 351.52 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 351.52 and 144.22 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 351.52 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/351.52 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 351.52 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 50,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696.21/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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