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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 396.93 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 396.93 and 149.05 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 396.93 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/396.93 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 396.93 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 59,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161.67/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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