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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.72 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.72 and 149.48 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.72 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.72 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.72 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 53,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621.47/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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