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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 352.96 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 352.96 and 145.22 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 352.96 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/352.96 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 352.96 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 51,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,256.85/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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