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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 385.28 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 385.28 and 147.23 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 385.28 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/385.28 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 385.28 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 56,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,723.22/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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