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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.08 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.08 and 147.87 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.08 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.08 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.08 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 56,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793.17/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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