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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.76 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.76 and 149.31 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.76 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.76 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.76 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 52,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,371.98/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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