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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.36 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.36 and 149.18 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.36 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.36 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.36 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 53,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,457.98/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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