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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.70 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.70 and 146.72 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.70 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.70 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.70 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 56,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,443.18/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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