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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 359.83 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 359.83 and 150.22 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 359.83 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/359.83 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 359.83 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 54,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052.11/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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