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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 382.97 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 382.97 and 147.01 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 382.97 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/382.97 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 382.97 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 56,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299.68/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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