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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 352.15 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 352.15 and 144.65 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 352.15 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/352.15 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 352.15 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 50,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,938.50/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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