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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.52, 387.24 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.52, 387.24 and 149.80 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.52 : 387.24 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.52/387.24 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.52x = 387.24 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.52x = 58,008.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008.55/258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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