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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.73, 344.53 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.73, 344.53 and 151.45 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.73 : 344.53 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.73/344.53 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.73x = 344.53 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.73x = 52,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,179.07/249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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