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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 359.62 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 359.62 and 150.03 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 359.62 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/359.62 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 359.62 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 53,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953.79/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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