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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 343.62 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 343.62 and 150.85 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 343.62 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/343.62 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 343.62 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 51,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,834.22/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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