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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 388.56 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 388.56 and 149.39 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 388.56 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/388.56 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 388.56 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 58,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045.04/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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