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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 358.22 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 358.22 and 149.08 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 358.22 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/358.22 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 358.22 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 53,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400.90/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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