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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 344.67 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 344.67 and 151.45 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 344.67 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/344.67 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 344.67 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 52,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,200.27/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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