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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 397.74 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 397.74 and 149.96 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 397.74 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/397.74 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 397.74 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 59,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645.09/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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