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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 396.39 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 396.39 and 149.06 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 396.39 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/396.39 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 396.39 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 59,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,085.89/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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