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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 344.82 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 344.82 and 156.61 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 344.82 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/344.82 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 344.82 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 54,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000.54/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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