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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 344.01 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 344.01 and 151.07 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 344.01 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/344.01 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 344.01 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 51,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,969.59/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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