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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 388.96 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 388.96 and 150.77 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 388.96 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/388.96 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 388.96 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 58,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643.50/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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