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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.27, 353.60 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.27, 353.60 and 144.22 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.27 : 353.60 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.27/353.60 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.27x = 353.60 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.27x = 50,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,997.46/256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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