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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 397.78 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 397.78 and 149.79 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 397.78 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/397.78 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 397.78 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 59,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,583.09/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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