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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 343.71 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 343.71 and 145.50 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 343.71 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/343.71 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 343.71 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 50,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,009.81/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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