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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 350.70 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 350.70 and 149.24 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 350.70 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/350.70 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 350.70 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 52,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336.71/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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