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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 358.59 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 358.59 and 149.35 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 358.59 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/358.59 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 358.59 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 53,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553.91/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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