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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 353.09 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 353.09 and 143.84 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 353.09 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/353.09 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 353.09 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 50,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,786.70/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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