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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 385.92 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 385.92 and 149.10 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 385.92 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/385.92 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 385.92 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 57,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540.67/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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