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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 359.10 and 149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 359.10 and 149.71 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 359.10 = 149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/359.10 = 149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 359.10 × 149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 53,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.86/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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