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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 359.92 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 359.92 and 150.30 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 359.92 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/359.92 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 359.92 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 54,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095.98/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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