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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 388.22 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 388.22 and 150.27 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 388.22 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/388.22 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 388.22 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 58,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337.07/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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