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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 389.93 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 389.93 and 151.68 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 389.93 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/389.93 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 389.93 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 59,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,143.82/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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