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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 389.01 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 389.01 and 149.59 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 389.01 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/389.01 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 389.01 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 58,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190.06/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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