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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.49, 352.60 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.49, 352.60 and 144.98 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.49 : 352.60 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.49/352.60 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.49x = 352.60 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.49x = 51,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,119.95/255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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