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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 397.88 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 397.88 and 150.06 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 397.88 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/397.88 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 397.88 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 59,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705.87/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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