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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.02 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.02 and 147.78 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.02 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.02 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.02 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 56,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,750.48/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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