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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.88 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.88 and 144.48 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.88 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.88 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.88 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 50,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839.62/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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