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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.47, 389.51 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.47, 389.51 and 151.34 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.47 : 389.51 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.47/389.51 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.47x = 389.51 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.47x = 58,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,945.74/259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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