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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 350.76 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 350.76 and 149.28 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 350.76 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/350.76 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 350.76 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 52,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361.45/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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