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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 385.56 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 385.56 and 148.71 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 385.56 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/385.56 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 385.56 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 57,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336.63/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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