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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.70, 358.38 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.70, 358.38 and 149.13 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.70 : 358.38 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.70/358.38 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.70x = 358.38 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.70x = 53,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445.21/259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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