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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.98, 344.80 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.98, 344.80 and 151.64 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.98 : 344.80 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.98/344.80 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.98x = 344.80 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.98x = 52,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285.47/249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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