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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 344.15 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 344.15 and 138.88 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 344.15 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/344.15 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 344.15 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 47,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795.81/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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