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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 350.92 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 350.92 and 149.40 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 350.92 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/350.92 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 350.92 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 52,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427.45/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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