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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.25, 344.14 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.25, 344.14 and 156.14 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.25 : 344.14 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.25/344.14 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.25x = 344.14 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.25x = 53,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734.02/249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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