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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 343.91 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 343.91 and 150.89 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 343.91 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/343.91 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 343.91 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 51,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,890.11/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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