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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 344.14 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 344.14 and 144.48 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 344.14 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/344.14 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 344.14 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 49,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718.90/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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