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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 386.25 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 386.25 and 149.30 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 386.25 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/386.25 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 386.25 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 57,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667.13/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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