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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 359.99 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 359.99 and 150.38 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 359.99 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/359.99 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 359.99 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 54,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135.30/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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