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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 343.85 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 343.85 and 149.58 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 343.85 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/343.85 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 343.85 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 51,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,432.34/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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