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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 351.75 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 351.75 and 144.36 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 351.75 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/351.75 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 351.75 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 50,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,778.63/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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