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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.33 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.33 and 149.66 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.33 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.33 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.33 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 52,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.29/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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