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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 352.86 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 352.86 and 143.69 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 352.86 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/352.86 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 352.86 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 50,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,702.45/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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