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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 359.01 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 359.01 and 149.61 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 359.01 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/359.01 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 359.01 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 53,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,710.74/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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