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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.35, 385.53 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.35, 385.53 and 148.81 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.35 : 385.53 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.35/385.53 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.35x = 385.53 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.35x = 57,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,370.72/257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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