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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.85 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.85 and 149.85 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.85 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.85 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.85 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 59,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,617.07/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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