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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 388.06 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 388.06 and 150.42 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 388.06 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/388.06 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 388.06 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 58,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371.61/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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