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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 387.78 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 387.78 and 150.54 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 387.78 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/387.78 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 387.78 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 58,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376.40/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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