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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.91 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.91 and 147.74 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.91 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.91 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.91 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 56,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,718.86/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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