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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 343.82 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 343.82 and 190.01 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 343.82 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/343.82 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 343.82 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 65,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,328.64/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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