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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 344.03 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 344.03 and 151.02 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 344.03 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/344.03 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 344.03 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 51,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,954.66/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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