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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 384.31 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 384.31 and 147.97 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 384.31 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/384.31 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 384.31 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 56,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866.35/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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