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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 385.20 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 385.20 and 148.61 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 385.20 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/385.20 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 385.20 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 57,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.65/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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