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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 352.60 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 352.60 and 145 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 352.60 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/352.60 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 352.60 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 51,127
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,127/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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