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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.98 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.98 and 144.54 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.98 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.98 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.98 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 50,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,874.47/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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