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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.42, 388.49 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.42, 388.49 and 150.88 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.42 : 388.49 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.42/388.49 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.42x = 388.49 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.42x = 58,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,615.37/259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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