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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.95, 386.25 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.95, 386.25 and 149.28 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.95 : 386.25 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.95/386.25 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.95x = 386.25 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.95x = 57,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659.40/257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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