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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 344.06 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 344.06 and 151.10 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 344.06 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/344.06 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 344.06 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 51,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,987.47/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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