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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.86, 344.82 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.86, 344.82 and 151.60 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.86 : 344.82 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.86/344.82 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.86x = 344.82 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.86x = 52,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,274.71/249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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