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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.49 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.49 and 144.87 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.49 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.49 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.49 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 51,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355.51/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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