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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.37, 344.14 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.37, 344.14 and 137.34 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.37 : 344.14 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.37/344.14 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.37x = 344.14 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.37x = 47,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.19/249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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