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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 344.90 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 344.90 and 151.71 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 344.90 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/344.90 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 344.90 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 52,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324.02/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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