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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.17 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.17 and 149.72 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.17 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.17 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.17 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 53,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.76/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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