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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 382.50 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 382.50 and 146.88 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 382.50 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/382.50 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 382.50 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 56,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181.60/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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