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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 358.34 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 358.34 and 149.14 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 358.34 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/358.34 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 358.34 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 53,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441.23/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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