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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.29 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.29 and 149.87 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.29 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.29 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.29 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 53,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844.25/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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