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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 352.74 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 352.74 and 145.10 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 352.74 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/352.74 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 352.74 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 51,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182.57/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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