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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 358.98 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 358.98 and 149.61 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 358.98 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/358.98 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 358.98 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 53,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,706.21/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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