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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 350.98 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 350.98 and 149.44 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 350.98 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/350.98 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 350.98 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 52,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.45/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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