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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 351.77 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 351.77 and 149.98 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 351.77 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/351.77 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 351.77 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 52,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,758.46/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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