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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 384.93 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 384.93 and 148.74 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 384.93 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/384.93 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 384.93 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 57,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254.49/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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