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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.69, 351.44 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.69, 351.44 and 149.81 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.69 : 351.44 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.69/351.44 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.69x = 351.44 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.69x = 52,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,646.72/254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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