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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 352.16 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 352.16 and 144.65 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 352.16 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/352.16 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 352.16 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 50,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939.94/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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