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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 386.76 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 386.76 and 150.14 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 386.76 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/386.76 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 386.76 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 58,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068.15/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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