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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 398.56 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 398.56 and 150.38 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 398.56 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/398.56 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 398.56 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 59,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935.45/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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