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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.13, 352.14 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.13, 352.14 and 144.67 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.13 : 352.14 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.13/352.14 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.13x = 352.14 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.13x = 50,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,941.61/255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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