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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.20, 344.19 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.20, 344.19 and 196.82 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.20 : 344.19 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.20/344.19 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.20x = 344.19 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.20x = 67,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741.75/249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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