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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.52 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.52 and 149.80 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.52 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.52 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.52 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 52,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,657.70/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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