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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 351.54 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 351.54 and 144.22 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 351.54 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/351.54 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 351.54 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 50,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697.34/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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