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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 344.27 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 344.27 and 193.79 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 344.27 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/344.27 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 344.27 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 66,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714.85/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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