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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 358.12 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 358.12 and 149.04 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 358.12 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/358.12 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 358.12 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 53,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,374.39/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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