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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 344.75 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 344.75 and 150.20 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 344.75 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/344.75 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 344.75 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 51,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,778.98/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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