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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 344.35 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 344.35 and 151.26 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 344.35 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/344.35 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 344.35 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 52,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,086.38/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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