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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 383.92 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 383.92 and 147.81 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 383.92 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/383.92 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 383.92 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 56,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,747.22/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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