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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 360.21 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 360.21 and 150.49 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 360.21 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/360.21 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 360.21 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 54,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,209.02/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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