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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 359.89 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 359.89 and 150.28 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 359.89 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/359.89 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 359.89 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 54,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082.99/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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