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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 397.04 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 397.04 and 149.27 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 397.04 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/397.04 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 397.04 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 59,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,263.43/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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