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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 343.80 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 343.80 and 144.19 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 343.80 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/343.80 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 343.80 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 49,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,572.52/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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