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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.61, 344.56 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.61, 344.56 and 151.34 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.61 : 344.56 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.61/344.56 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.61x = 344.56 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.61x = 52,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.71/249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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