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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 387.48 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 387.48 and 149.95 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 387.48 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/387.48 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 387.48 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 58,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103.67/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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