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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 350.84 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 350.84 and 149.33 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 350.84 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/350.84 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 350.84 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 52,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388.44/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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