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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 351.39 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 351.39 and 149.62 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 351.39 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/351.39 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 351.39 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 52,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574.97/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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