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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.06, 343.33 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.06, 343.33 and 183.45 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.06 : 343.33 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.06/343.33 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.06x = 343.33 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.06x = 62,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,983.89/249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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