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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.67 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.67 and 149.91 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.67 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.67 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.67 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 52,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.09/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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