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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.76 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.76 and 149.46 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.76 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.76 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.76 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 53,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620.27/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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