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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.00, 358.79 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.00, 358.79 and 149.48 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.00 : 358.79 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.00/358.79 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.00x = 358.79 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.00x = 53,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,629.39/260.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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