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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 352.76 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 352.76 and 145.13 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 352.76 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/352.76 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 352.76 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 51,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193.57/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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