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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.44 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.44 and 149.82 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.44 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.44 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.44 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 52,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652.74/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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