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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.31, 343.95 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.31, 343.95 and 151.05 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.31 : 343.95 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.31/343.95 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.31x = 343.95 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.31x = 51,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953.65/249.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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