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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 350.75 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 350.75 and 149.25 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 350.75 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/350.75 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 350.75 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 52,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346.94/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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