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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 389.36 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 389.36 and 151.50 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 389.36 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/389.36 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 389.36 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 58,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,988.04/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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