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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 385.08 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 385.08 and 147.35 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 385.08 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/385.08 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 385.08 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 56,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739.61/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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