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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 386.04 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 386.04 and 149 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 386.04 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/386.04 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 386.04 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 57,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519.96/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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