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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 385.53 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 385.53 and 148.83 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 385.53 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/385.53 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 385.53 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 57,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378.43/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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