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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 385.38 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 385.38 and 148.68 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 385.38 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/385.38 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 385.38 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 57,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,298.30/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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