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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 352.05 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 352.05 and 143.10 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 352.05 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/352.05 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 352.05 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 50,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.36/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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