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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 359.43 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 359.43 and 149.93 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 359.43 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/359.43 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 359.43 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 53,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889.34/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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