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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 352.34 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 352.34 and 144.81 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 352.34 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/352.34 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 352.34 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 51,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.17/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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