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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 353.20 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 353.20 and 143.91 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 353.20 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/353.20 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 353.20 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 50,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829.01/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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