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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 383.22 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 383.22 and 145.92 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 383.22 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/383.22 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 383.22 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 55,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,919.46/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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