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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 397.22 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 397.22 and 149.52 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 397.22 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/397.22 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 397.22 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 59,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,391.59/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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