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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 354.28 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 354.28 and 144.69 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 354.28 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/354.28 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 354.28 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 51,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259.79/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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