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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 343.89 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 343.89 and 150.97 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 343.89 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/343.89 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 343.89 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 51,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,917.07/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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