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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.25, 385.94 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.25, 385.94 and 148.84 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.25 : 385.94 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.25/385.94 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.25x = 385.94 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.25x = 57,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443.31/257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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