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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 344.87 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 344.87 and 151.65 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 344.87 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/344.87 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 344.87 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 52,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,299.35/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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