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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.66 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.66 and 149.22 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.66 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.66 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.66 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 52,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325.49/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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