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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 344.86 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 344.86 and 151.54 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 344.86 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/344.86 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 344.86 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 52,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258.84/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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