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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.64 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.64 and 149.92 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.64 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.64 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.64 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 52,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.87/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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