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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 382.42 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 382.42 and 146.81 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 382.42 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/382.42 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 382.42 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 56,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144.22/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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