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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 352.76 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 352.76 and 143.60 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 352.76 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/352.76 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 352.76 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 50,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653.85/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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