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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 352.92 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 352.92 and 145.23 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 352.92 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/352.92 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 352.92 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 51,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,254.57/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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