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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 351.37 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 351.37 and 149.68 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 351.37 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/351.37 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 351.37 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 52,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593.06/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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