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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.78 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.78 and 149.46 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.78 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.78 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.78 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 53,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623.26/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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