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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 384.44 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 384.44 and 147.96 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 384.44 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/384.44 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 384.44 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 56,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,881.00/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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