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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 358.67 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 358.67 and 149.37 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 358.67 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/358.67 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 358.67 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 53,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573.79/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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