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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 388.68 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 388.68 and 151.30 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 388.68 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/388.68 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 388.68 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 58,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807.28/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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