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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 358.96 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 358.96 and 149.63 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 358.96 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/358.96 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 358.96 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 53,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711.18/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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