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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.60, 344.48 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.60, 344.48 and 151.36 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.60 : 344.48 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.60/344.48 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.60x = 344.48 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.60x = 52,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,140.49/249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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