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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 343.90 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 343.90 and 144.27 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 343.90 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/343.90 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 343.90 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 49,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613.34/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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