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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 385.88 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 385.88 and 149 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 385.88 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/385.88 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 385.88 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 57,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,496.12/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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