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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.79, 344.78 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.79, 344.78 and 156.49 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.79 : 344.78 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.79/344.78 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.79x = 344.78 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.79x = 53,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.12/249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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