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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.26, 343.98 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.26, 343.98 and 138.74 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.26 : 343.98 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.26/343.98 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.26x = 343.98 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.26x = 47,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723.79/249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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