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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 388.74 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 388.74 and 150.80 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 388.74 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/388.74 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 388.74 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 58,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,621.99/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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