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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 344.06 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 344.06 and 156.12 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 344.06 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/344.06 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 344.06 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 53,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714.65/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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