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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.44 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.44 and 148.56 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.44 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.44 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.44 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 57,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,260.97/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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