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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 382.98 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 382.98 and 147.84 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 382.98 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/382.98 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 382.98 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 56,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619.76/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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