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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 387.45 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 387.45 and 150.12 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 387.45 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/387.45 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 387.45 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 58,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163.99/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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