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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 358.94 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 358.94 and 149.60 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 358.94 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/358.94 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 358.94 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 53,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697.42/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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