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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 359.25 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 359.25 and 149.81 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 359.25 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/359.25 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 359.25 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 53,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816.88/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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