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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 383.46 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 383.46 and 147.16 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 383.46 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/383.46 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 383.46 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 56,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,429.97/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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