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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 384.02 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 384.02 and 147.88 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 384.02 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/384.02 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 384.02 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 56,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788.88/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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