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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 343.60 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 343.60 and 144.06 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 343.60 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/343.60 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 343.60 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 49,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499.02/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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