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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 389.38 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 389.38 and 151.48 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 389.38 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/389.38 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 389.38 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 58,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983.28/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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