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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 359.79 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 359.79 and 150.20 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 359.79 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/359.79 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 359.79 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 54,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042.31/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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