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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 352.07 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 352.07 and 144.65 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 352.07 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/352.07 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 352.07 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 50,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,924.44/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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