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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 353.64 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 353.64 and 144.25 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 353.64 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/353.64 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 353.64 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 51,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,010.08/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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