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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 352.41 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 352.41 and 144.87 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 352.41 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/352.41 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 352.41 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 51,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,052.86/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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