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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.66, 386.14 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.66, 386.14 and 149.22 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.66 : 386.14 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.66/386.14 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.66x = 386.14 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.66x = 57,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,619.81/257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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