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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 344.12 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 344.12 and 151.20 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 344.12 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/344.12 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 344.12 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 52,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030.19/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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