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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 344.76 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 344.76 and 151.58 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 344.76 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/344.76 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 344.76 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 52,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,258.72/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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