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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 358.15 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 358.15 and 149.02 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 358.15 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/358.15 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 358.15 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 53,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,369.72/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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