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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 344.26 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 344.26 and 151.23 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 344.26 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/344.26 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 344.26 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 52,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,062.44/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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