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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 352.21 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 352.21 and 144.69 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 352.21 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/352.21 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 352.21 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 50,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,961.26/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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