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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 344.75 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 344.75 and 151.67 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 344.75 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/344.75 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 344.75 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 52,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,288.34/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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