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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 383.49 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 383.49 and 147.55 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 383.49 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/383.49 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 383.49 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 56,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,583.95/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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