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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 359.57 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 359.57 and 150.01 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 359.57 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/359.57 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 359.57 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 53,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941.26/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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