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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 343.86 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 343.86 and 144.30 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 343.86 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/343.86 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 343.86 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 49,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619.00/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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