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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 351.12 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 351.12 and 149.52 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 351.12 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/351.12 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 351.12 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 52,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499.46/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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