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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 344.08 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 344.08 and 143.01 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 344.08 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/344.08 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 344.08 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 49,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,206.88/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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