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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.81, 383.80 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.81, 383.80 and 147.54 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.81 : 383.80 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.81/383.80 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.81x = 383.80 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.81x = 56,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625.85/255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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