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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 396.82 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 396.82 and 149.17 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 396.82 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/396.82 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 396.82 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 59,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,193.64/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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