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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.59 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.59 and 149.37 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.59 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.59 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.59 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 53,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562.59/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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