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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 383.75 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 383.75 and 147.60 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 383.75 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/383.75 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 383.75 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 56,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639.80/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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