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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.80 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.80 and 149.29 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.80 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.80 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.80 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 52,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,369.68/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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