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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 350.88 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 350.88 and 149.38 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 350.88 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/350.88 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 350.88 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 52,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,414.45/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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