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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 344.33 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 344.33 and 151.31 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 344.33 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/344.33 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 344.33 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 52,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098.95/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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