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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.83, 344.71 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.83, 344.71 and 150.20 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.83 : 344.71 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.83/344.71 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.83x = 344.71 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.83x = 51,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,774.69/249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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