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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 358.91 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 358.91 and 149.57 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 358.91 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/358.91 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 358.91 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 53,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681.53/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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