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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 344.76 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 344.76 and 151.56 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 344.76 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/344.76 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 344.76 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 52,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251.83/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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