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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.56 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.56 and 147.12 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.56 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.56 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.56 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 56,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,282.23/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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