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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.22 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.22 and 148.46 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.22 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.22 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.22 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 57,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,486.68/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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