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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.91, 344.79 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.91, 344.79 and 151.49 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.91 : 344.79 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.91/344.79 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.91x = 344.79 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.91x = 52,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232.24/249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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