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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 388.19 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 388.19 and 151.07 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 388.19 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/388.19 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 388.19 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 58,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,642.30/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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