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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 354.10 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 354.10 and 144.59 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 354.10 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/354.10 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 354.10 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 51,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197.71/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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