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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.68, 344.59 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.68, 344.59 and 156.50 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.68 : 344.59 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.68/344.59 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.68x = 344.59 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.68x = 53,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927.51/249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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