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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.27, 386.76 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.27, 386.76 and 149.73 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.27 : 386.76 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.27/386.76 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.27x = 386.76 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.27x = 57,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,909.57/258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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