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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 358.66 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 358.66 and 149.39 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 358.66 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/358.66 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 358.66 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 53,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579.96/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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