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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.84, 358.46 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.84, 358.46 and 149.28 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.84 : 358.46 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.84/358.46 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.84x = 358.46 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.84x = 53,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509.38/259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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