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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 343.80 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 343.80 and 150.84 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 343.80 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/343.80 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 343.80 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 51,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858.79/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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