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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 343.90 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 343.90 and 144.24 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 343.90 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/343.90 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 343.90 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 49,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603.41/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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