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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 385.17 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 385.17 and 148.66 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 385.17 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/385.17 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 385.17 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 57,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,259.37/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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