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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 384.63 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 384.63 and 148.23 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 384.63 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/384.63 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 384.63 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 57,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,013.70/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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