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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 388.53 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 388.53 and 151.11 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 388.53 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/388.53 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 388.53 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 58,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710.77/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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