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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 360.48 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 360.48 and 149.22 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 360.48 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/360.48 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 360.48 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 53,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791.39/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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