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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 352.53 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 352.53 and 144.95 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 352.53 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/352.53 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 352.53 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 51,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099.22/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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