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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 388.42 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 388.42 and 150.82 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 388.42 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/388.42 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 388.42 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 58,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,581.50/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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