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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 396.99 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 396.99 and 149.10 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 396.99 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/396.99 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 396.99 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 59,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,190.28/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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