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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 359.80 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 359.80 and 150.21 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 359.80 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/359.80 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 359.80 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 54,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,045.56/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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