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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 343.92 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 343.92 and 151 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 343.92 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/343.92 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 343.92 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 51,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,931.92/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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