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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 359.88 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 359.88 and 150.30 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 359.88 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/359.88 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 359.88 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 54,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.96/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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