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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 358.85 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 358.85 and 149.51 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 358.85 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/358.85 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 358.85 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 53,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649.12/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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