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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 358.38 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 358.38 and 149.16 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 358.38 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/358.38 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 358.38 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 53,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,455.96/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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