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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.97, 388.76 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.97, 388.76 and 150.83 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.97 : 388.76 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.97/388.76 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.97x = 388.76 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.97x = 58,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,636.89/258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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