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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.12 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.12 and 149.57 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.12 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.12 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.12 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 52,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517.29/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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