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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 344.44 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 344.44 and 151.37 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 344.44 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/344.44 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 344.44 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 52,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,137.88/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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