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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.65, 359.75 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.65, 359.75 and 150.16 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.65 : 359.75 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.65/359.75 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.65x = 359.75 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.65x = 54,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,020.06/260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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