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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 359.52 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 359.52 and 150.02 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 359.52 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/359.52 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 359.52 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 53,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,935.19/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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