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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 385.57 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 385.57 and 148.87 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 385.57 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/385.57 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 385.57 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 57,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,399.81/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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