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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 359.43 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 359.43 and 149.94 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 359.43 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/359.43 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 359.43 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 53,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,893.50/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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