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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 384.72 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 384.72 and 146.92 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 384.72 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/384.72 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 384.72 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 56,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.06/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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