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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384 and 147.88 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 56,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,785.92/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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