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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.14 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.14 and 150.64 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.14 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.14 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.14 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 58,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469.41/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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