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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 343.72 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 343.72 and 150.88 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 343.72 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/343.72 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 343.72 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 51,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860.47/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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