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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.44 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.44 and 148.64 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.44 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.44 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.44 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 57,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,291.80/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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