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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 389.30 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 389.30 and 149.88 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 389.30 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/389.30 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 389.30 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 58,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,348.28/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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