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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 352.56 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 352.56 and 144.94 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 352.56 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/352.56 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 352.56 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 51,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,100.05/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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