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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 344.03 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 344.03 and 144.45 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 344.03 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/344.03 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 344.03 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 49,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694.41/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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