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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 350.59 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 350.59 and 149.21 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 350.59 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/350.59 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 350.59 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 52,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311.53/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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