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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 397.98 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 397.98 and 149.88 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 397.98 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/397.98 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 397.98 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 59,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,649.24/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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