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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 359.90 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 359.90 and 150.25 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 359.90 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/359.90 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 359.90 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 54,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073.51/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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