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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 359.54 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 359.54 and 149.99 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 359.54 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/359.54 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 359.54 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 53,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924.86/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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