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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.61, 358.26 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.61, 358.26 and 149.09 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.61 : 358.26 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.61/358.26 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.61x = 358.26 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.61x = 53,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,411.19/259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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