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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 385.20 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 385.20 and 148.60 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 385.20 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/385.20 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 385.20 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 57,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240.72/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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