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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 386.45 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 386.45 and 149.34 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 386.45 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/386.45 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 386.45 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 57,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713.29/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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