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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 344.66 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 344.66 and 151.46 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 344.66 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/344.66 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 344.66 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 52,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202.20/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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