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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 385.57 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 385.57 and 149.05 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 385.57 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/385.57 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 385.57 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 57,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469.21/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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