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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 344.70 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 344.70 and 151.49 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 344.70 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/344.70 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 344.70 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 52,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,218.60/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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