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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.69 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.69 and 149.94 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.69 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.69 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.69 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 52,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731.14/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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