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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 384.62 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 384.62 and 148.19 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 384.62 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/384.62 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 384.62 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 56,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994.17/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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