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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 359.98 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 359.98 and 148.81 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 359.98 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/359.98 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 359.98 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 53,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,567.72/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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