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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 351.01 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 351.01 and 149.46 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 351.01 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/351.01 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 351.01 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 52,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,460.33/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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