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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 358.61 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 358.61 and 149.36 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 358.61 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/358.61 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 358.61 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 53,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561.14/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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