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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.41, 359.35 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.41, 359.35 and 149.87 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.41 : 359.35 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.41/359.35 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.41x = 359.35 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.41x = 53,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,856.31/260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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