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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.87, 384.21 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.87, 384.21 and 146.52 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.87 : 384.21 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.87/384.21 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.87x = 384.21 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.87x = 56,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294.45/255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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