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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.34, 344.19 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.34, 344.19 and 184.32 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.34 : 344.19 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.34/344.19 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.34x = 344.19 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.34x = 63,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441.10/249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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