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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 387.42 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 387.42 and 150.15 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 387.42 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/387.42 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 387.42 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 58,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171.11/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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