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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 344.25 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 344.25 and 194.66 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 344.25 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/344.25 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 344.25 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 67,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,011.71/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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