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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 388.73 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 388.73 and 150.75 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 388.73 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/388.73 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 388.73 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 58,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,601.42/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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