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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 358.97 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 358.97 and 149.58 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 358.97 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/358.97 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 358.97 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 53,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,693.98/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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