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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 352.72 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 352.72 and 145.06 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 352.72 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/352.72 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 352.72 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 51,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166.11/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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