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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 344.26 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 344.26 and 151.22 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 344.26 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/344.26 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 344.26 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 52,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059.00/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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