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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 353.47 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 353.47 and 144.12 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 353.47 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/353.47 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 353.47 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 50,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,941.38/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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