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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 352.77 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 352.77 and 145.11 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 352.77 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/352.77 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 352.77 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 51,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191.23/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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