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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 359.98 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 359.98 and 150.35 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 359.98 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/359.98 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 359.98 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 54,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,120.82/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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