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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 388.65 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 388.65 and 151.01 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 388.65 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/388.65 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 388.65 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 58,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.09/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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