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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 344.21 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 344.21 and 151.16 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 344.21 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/344.21 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 344.21 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 52,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,028.31/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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