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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 352 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 352 and 144.56 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 352 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/352 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 352 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 50,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885.12/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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