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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 344.25 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 344.25 and 183.30 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 344.25 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/344.25 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 344.25 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 63,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101.03/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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