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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.75 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.75 and 149.45 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.75 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.75 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.75 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 53,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.19/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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