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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 351.82 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 351.82 and 142.91 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 351.82 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/351.82 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 351.82 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 50,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279.91/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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