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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 344.63 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 344.63 and 151.43 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 344.63 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/344.63 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 344.63 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 52,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185.60/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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