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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 359.02 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 359.02 and 149.63 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 359.02 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/359.02 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 359.02 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 53,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720.16/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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