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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 344.40 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 344.40 and 190.15 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 344.40 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/344.40 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 344.40 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 65,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.16/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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