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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 351.06 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 351.06 and 148.14 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 351.06 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/351.06 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 351.06 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 52,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006.03/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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