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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 358.88 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 358.88 and 148.08 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 358.88 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/358.88 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 358.88 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 53,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143.47/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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