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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 396.66 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 396.66 and 149.02 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 396.66 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/396.66 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 396.66 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 59,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,110.27/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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