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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.55, 387.18 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.55, 387.18 and 150.01 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.55 : 387.18 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.55/387.18 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.55x = 387.18 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.55x = 58,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,079.90/258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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