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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 383.91 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 383.91 and 146.31 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 383.91 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/383.91 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 383.91 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 56,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169.87/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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