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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 397.23 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 397.23 and 149.16 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 397.23 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/397.23 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 397.23 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 59,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,250.83/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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