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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 352.88 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 352.88 and 145.18 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 352.88 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/352.88 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 352.88 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 51,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228.63/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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