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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 388.68 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 388.68 and 149.43 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 388.68 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/388.68 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 388.68 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 58,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080.45/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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