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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 359.55 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 359.55 and 148.50 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 359.55 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/359.55 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 359.55 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 53,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,393.18/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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