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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 351.03 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 351.03 and 149.43 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 351.03 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/351.03 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 351.03 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 52,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.41/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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