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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 343.84 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 343.84 and 144.25 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 343.84 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/343.84 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 343.84 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 49,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,598.92/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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