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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 359.69 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 359.69 and 150.12 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 359.69 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/359.69 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 359.69 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 53,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996.66/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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