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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.10 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.10 and 145.35 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.10 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.10 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.10 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 51,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,323.09/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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