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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 359.87 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 359.87 and 150.19 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 359.87 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/359.87 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 359.87 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 54,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047.22/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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