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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 351.57 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 351.57 and 149.86 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 351.57 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/351.57 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 351.57 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 52,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,686.28/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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