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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.36 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.36 and 149.41 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.36 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.36 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.36 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 59,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369.56/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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