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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 387.12 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 387.12 and 150.08 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 387.12 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/387.12 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 387.12 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 58,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,098.97/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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