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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 353.09 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 353.09 and 145.38 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 353.09 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/353.09 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 353.09 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 51,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,331.50/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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