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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 352.48 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 352.48 and 144.91 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 352.48 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/352.48 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 352.48 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 51,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,077.88/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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