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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 384.20 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 384.20 and 147.84 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 384.20 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/384.20 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 384.20 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 56,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,800.13/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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