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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 359.58 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 359.58 and 150.12 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 359.58 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/359.58 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 359.58 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 53,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,980.15/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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