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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 384.64 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 384.64 and 148.22 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 384.64 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/384.64 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 384.64 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 57,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,011.34/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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