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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.67, 359.72 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.67, 359.72 and 150.18 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.67 : 359.72 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.67/359.72 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.67x = 359.72 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.67x = 54,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021.85/260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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