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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.65 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.65 and 149.92 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.65 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.65 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.65 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 52,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,716.86/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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