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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 352.75 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 352.75 and 145.13 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 352.75 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/352.75 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 352.75 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 51,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193.41/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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