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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 359.83 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 359.83 and 150.26 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 359.83 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/359.83 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 359.83 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 54,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,065.51/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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