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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 359.60 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 359.60 and 150.01 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 359.60 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/359.60 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 359.60 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 53,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,945.53/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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