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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 385.49 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 385.49 and 148.88 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 385.49 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/385.49 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 385.49 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 57,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,393.09/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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