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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.41 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.41 and 148.06 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.41 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.41 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.41 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 56,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915.00/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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