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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.62, 344.52 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.62, 344.52 and 151.43 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.62 : 344.52 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.62/344.52 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.62x = 344.52 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.62x = 52,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170.66/249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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