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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 385.16 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 385.16 and 148.56 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 385.16 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/385.16 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 385.16 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 57,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218.63/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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