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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.43 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.43 and 147.44 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.43 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.43 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.43 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 56,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,532.92/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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