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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 383.84 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 383.84 and 147.60 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 383.84 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/383.84 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 383.84 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 56,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,654.78/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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