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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.47 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.47 and 149.93 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.47 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.47 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.47 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 53,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897.10/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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