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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 359.01 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 359.01 and 149.63 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 359.01 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/359.01 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 359.01 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 53,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,717.92/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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