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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.68, 344.64 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.68, 344.64 and 151.46 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.68 : 344.64 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.68/344.64 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.68x = 344.64 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.68x = 52,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199.17/249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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