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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.92 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.92 and 147.80 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.92 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.92 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.92 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 56,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,743.38/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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