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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.59, 344.49 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.59, 344.49 and 151.32 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.59 : 344.49 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.59/344.49 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.59x = 344.49 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.59x = 52,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127.47/249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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