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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 388.32 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 388.32 and 149.10 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 388.32 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/388.32 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 388.32 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 57,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898.51/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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