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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.14, 352.12 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.14, 352.12 and 144.62 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.14 : 352.12 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.14/352.12 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.14x = 352.12 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.14x = 50,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,923.59/255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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