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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 350.74 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 350.74 and 149.29 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 350.74 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/350.74 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 350.74 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 52,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360.72/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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