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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 358.83 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 358.83 and 149.43 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 358.83 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/358.83 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 358.83 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 53,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619.97/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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