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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 344.07 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 344.07 and 150.98 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 344.07 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/344.07 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 344.07 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 51,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,948.55/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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