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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 359.97 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 359.97 and 150.35 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 359.97 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/359.97 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 359.97 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 54,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,121.49/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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