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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 352.44 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 352.44 and 149.03 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 352.44 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/352.44 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 352.44 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 52,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524.47/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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