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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.79 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.79 and 149.47 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.79 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.79 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.79 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 53,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,626.70/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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