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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.33 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.33 and 149.86 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.33 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.33 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.33 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 53,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849.19/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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