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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 359.09 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 359.09 and 149.69 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 359.09 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/359.09 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 359.09 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 53,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749.64/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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