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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 359.51 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 359.51 and 150.00 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 359.51 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/359.51 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 359.51 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 53,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924.70/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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