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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 358.18 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 358.18 and 149.03 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 358.18 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/358.18 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 358.18 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 53,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,377.03/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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