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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 385.41 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 385.41 and 148.80 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 385.41 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/385.41 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 385.41 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 57,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349.01/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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