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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 386.93 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 386.93 and 150.45 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 386.93 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/386.93 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 386.93 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 58,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,213.62/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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