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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.16 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.16 and 149.01 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.16 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.16 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.16 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 53,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368.68/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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