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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 360.05 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 360.05 and 148.91 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 360.05 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/360.05 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 360.05 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 53,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.76/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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