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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 350.78 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 350.78 and 149.36 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 350.78 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/350.78 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 350.78 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 52,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,392.63/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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