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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 351.83 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 351.83 and 144.45 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 351.83 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/351.83 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 351.83 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 50,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821.12/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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