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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 388.94 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 388.94 and 149.40 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 388.94 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/388.94 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 388.94 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 58,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106.89/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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