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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 382.64 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 382.64 and 146.96 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 382.64 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/382.64 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 382.64 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 56,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232.77/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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