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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 358.98 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 358.98 and 148.10 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 358.98 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/358.98 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 358.98 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 53,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164.94/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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