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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.86, 359.91 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.86, 359.91 and 148.83 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.86 : 359.91 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.86/359.91 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.86x = 359.91 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.86x = 53,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,565.96/260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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