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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 359.61 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 359.61 and 150.12 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 359.61 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/359.61 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 359.61 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 53,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,984.09/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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