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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.63 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.63 and 144.33 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.63 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.63 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.63 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 50,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749.44/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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