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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.75, 358.43 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.75, 358.43 and 149.21 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.75 : 358.43 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.75/358.43 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.75x = 358.43 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.75x = 53,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481.34/259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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