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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 389.34 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 389.34 and 151.02 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 389.34 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/389.34 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 389.34 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 58,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,798.13/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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