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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.77, 351.53 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.77, 351.53 and 149.83 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.77 : 351.53 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.77/351.53 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.77x = 351.53 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.77x = 52,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667.23/254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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