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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.88 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.88 and 147.65 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.88 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.88 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.88 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 56,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,677.96/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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