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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.27, 344.35 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.27, 344.35 and 184.13 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.27 : 344.35 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.27/344.35 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.27x = 344.35 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.27x = 63,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,405.17/249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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