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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 352.44 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 352.44 and 149.14 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 352.44 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/352.44 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 352.44 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 52,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,562.90/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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