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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 343.67 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 343.67 and 144.10 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 343.67 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/343.67 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 343.67 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 49,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.41/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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