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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 352.20 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 352.20 and 144.71 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 352.20 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/352.20 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 352.20 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 50,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,965.89/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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