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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 384.11 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 384.11 and 148.01 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 384.11 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/384.11 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 384.11 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 56,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,852.12/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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