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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 359.96 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 359.96 and 150.33 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 359.96 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/359.96 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 359.96 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 54,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,112.79/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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