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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 344.30 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 344.30 and 151.27 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 344.30 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/344.30 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 344.30 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 52,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,081.40/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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