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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.03 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.03 and 149.67 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.03 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.03 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.03 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 53,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737.40/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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