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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 389.36 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 389.36 and 151.31 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 389.36 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/389.36 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 389.36 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 58,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,915.41/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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