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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 343.99 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 343.99 and 144.39 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 343.99 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/343.99 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 343.99 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 49,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668.72/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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