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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 384.47 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 384.47 and 148.01 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 384.47 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/384.47 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 384.47 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 56,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,905.40/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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