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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 383.66 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 383.66 and 147.66 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 383.66 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/383.66 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 383.66 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 56,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651.24/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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