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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 398.04 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 398.04 and 149.73 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 398.04 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/398.04 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 398.04 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 59,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598.53/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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