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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 359.49 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 359.49 and 149.94 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 359.49 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/359.49 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 359.49 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 53,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901.93/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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