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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 383.40 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 383.40 and 147.52 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 383.40 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/383.40 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 383.40 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 56,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,559.17/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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