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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 387.59 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 387.59 and 150.05 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 387.59 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/387.59 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 387.59 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 58,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158.10/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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