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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.19, 343.51 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.19, 343.51 and 190.20 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.19 : 343.51 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.19/343.51 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.19x = 343.51 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.19x = 65,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335.60/249.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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