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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.18, 386.48 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.18, 386.48 and 149.64 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.18 : 386.48 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.18/386.48 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.18x = 386.48 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.18x = 57,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832.12/258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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