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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 343.62 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 343.62 and 150.77 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 343.62 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/343.62 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 343.62 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 51,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.87/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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