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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 396.68 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 396.68 and 149.04 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 396.68 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/396.68 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 396.68 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 59,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,121.28/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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