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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 386.48 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 386.48 and 149.24 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 386.48 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/386.48 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 386.48 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 57,678.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,678.28/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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