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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.57, 358.14 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.57, 358.14 and 149.02 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.57 : 358.14 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.57/358.14 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.57x = 358.14 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.57x = 53,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,370.02/259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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