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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 382.86 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 382.86 and 146.96 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 382.86 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/382.86 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 382.86 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 56,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265.11/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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