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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 382.12 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 382.12 and 146.63 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 382.12 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/382.12 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 382.12 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 56,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030.84/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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