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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.20 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.20 and 145.43 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.20 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.20 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.20 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 51,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,365.88/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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