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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.16 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.16 and 150.02 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.16 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.16 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.16 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 59,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731.96/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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