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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 352.30 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 352.30 and 144.79 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 352.30 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/352.30 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 352.30 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 51,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.03/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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