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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.28, 343.94 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.28, 343.94 and 151.01 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.28 : 343.94 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.28/343.94 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.28x = 343.94 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.28x = 51,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,938.48/249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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