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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.34 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.34 and 144 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.34 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.34 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.34 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 50,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,880.96/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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