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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 383.91 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 383.91 and 147.75 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 383.91 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/383.91 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 383.91 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 56,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722.70/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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