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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 386.32 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 386.32 and 149.44 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 386.32 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/386.32 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 386.32 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 57,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731.66/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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