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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 352.43 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 352.43 and 144.89 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 352.43 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/352.43 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 352.43 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 51,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,063.78/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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