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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 351.72 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 351.72 and 144.34 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 351.72 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/351.72 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 351.72 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 50,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,767.16/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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