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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 387.17 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 387.17 and 149.75 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 387.17 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/387.17 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 387.17 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 57,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978.71/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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