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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 351.89 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 351.89 and 144.49 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 351.89 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/351.89 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 351.89 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 50,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,845.25/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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