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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 351.31 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 351.31 and 149.62 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 351.31 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/351.31 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 351.31 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 52,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,563.00/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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