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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 353.16 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 353.16 and 145.40 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 353.16 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/353.16 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 353.16 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 51,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347.70/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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