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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.86, 344.83 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.86, 344.83 and 151.64 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.86 : 344.83 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.86/344.83 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.86x = 344.83 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.86x = 52,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290.02/249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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