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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 388.64 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 388.64 and 150.80 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 388.64 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/388.64 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 388.64 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 58,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,606.91/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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