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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.30 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.30 and 147.72 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.30 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.30 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.30 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 56,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,768.80/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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