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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 352.88 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 352.88 and 145.22 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 352.88 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/352.88 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 352.88 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 51,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,242.74/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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