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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 351.45 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 351.45 and 149.79 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 351.45 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/351.45 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 351.45 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 52,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,645.01/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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