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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 344.93 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 344.93 and 156.75 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 344.93 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/344.93 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 344.93 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 54,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,068.17/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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