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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 350.73 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 350.73 and 149.33 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 350.73 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/350.73 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 350.73 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 52,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,375.39/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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