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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 351.09 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 351.09 and 149.48 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 351.09 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/351.09 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 351.09 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 52,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479.18/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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