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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 386.57 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 386.57 and 149.45 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 386.57 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/386.57 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 386.57 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 57,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,771.33/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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