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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.81 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.81 and 150.26 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.81 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.81 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.81 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 54,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.06/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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