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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 351.74 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 351.74 and 144.38 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 351.74 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/351.74 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 351.74 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 50,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,785.46/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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