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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.65, 344.55 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.65, 344.55 and 151.44 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.65 : 344.55 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.65/344.55 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.65x = 344.55 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.65x = 52,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177.93/249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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