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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 389.88 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 389.88 and 151.68 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 389.88 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/389.88 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 389.88 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 59,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137.00/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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