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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.79 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.79 and 149.26 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.79 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.79 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.79 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 52,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,358.92/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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