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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.81, 383.72 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.81, 383.72 and 147.63 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.81 : 383.72 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.81/383.72 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.81x = 383.72 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.81x = 56,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,648.58/255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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