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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.70 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.70 and 144.33 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.70 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.70 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.70 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 50,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760.86/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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