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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 344.63 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 344.63 and 190.56 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 344.63 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/344.63 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 344.63 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 65,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671.74/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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