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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 351.74 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 351.74 and 144.35 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 351.74 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/351.74 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 351.74 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 50,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771.19/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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