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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.92, 351.77 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.92, 351.77 and 144.44 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.92 : 351.77 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.92/351.77 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.92x = 351.77 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.92x = 50,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,809.66/254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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