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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.53 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.53 and 148.86 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.53 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.53 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.53 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 57,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390.00/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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