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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 343.95 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 343.95 and 193.49 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 343.95 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/343.95 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 343.95 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 66,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,548.68/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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