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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 352.02 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 352.02 and 143.08 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 352.02 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/352.02 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 352.02 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 50,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,367.54/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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