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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.83 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.83 and 149.53 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.83 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.83 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.83 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 53,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,655.63/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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