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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 343.77 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 343.77 and 150.87 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 343.77 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/343.77 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 343.77 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 51,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,864.58/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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