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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 397.53 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 397.53 and 149.51 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 397.53 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/397.53 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 397.53 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 59,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432.72/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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