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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 149.31 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 350.88 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/350.88 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 350.88 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 52,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.14/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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