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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 343.88 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 343.88 and 144.30 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 343.88 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/343.88 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 343.88 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 49,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619.44/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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