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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 388.05 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 388.05 and 149.16 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 388.05 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/388.05 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 388.05 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 57,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,881.54/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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