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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 384.75 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 384.75 and 148.23 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 384.75 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/384.75 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 384.75 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 57,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,031.49/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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