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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 384.82 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 384.82 and 148.44 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 384.82 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/384.82 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 384.82 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 57,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122.68/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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