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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 344.34 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 344.34 and 191.46 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 344.34 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/344.34 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 344.34 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 65,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.34/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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