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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.58, 389.43 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.58, 389.43 and 151.44 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.58 : 389.43 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.58/389.43 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.58x = 389.43 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.58x = 58,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975.28/259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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