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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 344.60 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 344.60 and 151.44 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 344.60 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/344.60 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 344.60 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 52,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186.22/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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