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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 397.86 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 397.86 and 149.68 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 397.86 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/397.86 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 397.86 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 59,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549.70/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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