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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.70, 387.42 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.70, 387.42 and 150.16 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.70 : 387.42 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.70/387.42 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.70x = 387.42 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.70x = 58,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,173.05/258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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