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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.68 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.68 and 149.96 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.68 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.68 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.68 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 52,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737.93/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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