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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.49, 344.22 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.49, 344.22 and 151.21 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.49 : 344.22 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.49/344.22 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.49x = 344.22 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.49x = 52,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049.37/249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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