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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 350.70 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 350.70 and 149.12 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 350.70 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/350.70 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 350.70 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 52,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.23/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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