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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 351.36 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 351.36 and 149.68 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 351.36 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/351.36 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 351.36 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 52,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591.56/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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