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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 344.27 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 344.27 and 151.28 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 344.27 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/344.27 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 344.27 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 52,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,080.30/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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