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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 343.77 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 343.77 and 138.61 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 343.77 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/343.77 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 343.77 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 47,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,649.27/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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