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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.94, 358.73 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.94, 358.73 and 149.43 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.94 : 358.73 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.94/358.73 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.94x = 358.73 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.94x = 53,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605.02/259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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