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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.28 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.28 and 150.13 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.28 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.28 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.28 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 59,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,791.79/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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