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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 386.24 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 386.24 and 148.01 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 386.24 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/386.24 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 386.24 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 57,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.71/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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