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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.81 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.81 and 149.50 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.81 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.81 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.81 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 53,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,642.10/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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