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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 351.57 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 351.57 and 144.24 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 351.57 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/351.57 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 351.57 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 50,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709.74/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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