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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 352.34 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 352.34 and 144.78 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 352.34 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/352.34 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 352.34 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 51,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,011.79/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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