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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 387.92 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 387.92 and 150.48 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 387.92 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/387.92 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 387.92 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 58,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374.20/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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