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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 351.02 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 351.02 and 149.46 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 351.02 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/351.02 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 351.02 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 52,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463.45/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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