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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.85, 353.08 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.85, 353.08 and 143.82 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.85 : 353.08 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.85/353.08 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.85x = 353.08 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.85x = 50,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,779.83/255.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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