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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 350.86 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 350.86 and 149.30 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 350.86 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/350.86 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 350.86 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 52,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,383.40/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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