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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.74, 344.58 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.74, 344.58 and 151.47 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.74 : 344.58 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.74/344.58 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.74x = 344.58 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.74x = 52,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193.53/249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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