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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 343.92 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 343.92 and 183.49 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 343.92 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/343.92 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 343.92 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 63,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,105.88/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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