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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.27 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.27 and 147.24 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.27 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.27 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.27 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 56,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,431.94/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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