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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.05 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.05 and 149.87 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.05 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.05 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.05 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 58,004.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,004.50/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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