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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352.02 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352.02 and 144.54 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352.02 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352.02 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352.02 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 50,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,880.97/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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