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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 383.82 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 383.82 and 147.48 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 383.82 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/383.82 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 383.82 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 56,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605.77/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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