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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 350.96 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 350.96 and 149.46 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 350.96 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/350.96 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 350.96 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 52,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455.65/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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