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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 344.59 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 344.59 and 151.52 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 344.59 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/344.59 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 344.59 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 52,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210.18/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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