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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 343.92 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 343.92 and 144.36 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 343.92 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/343.92 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 343.92 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 49,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,648.29/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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