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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 343.68 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 343.68 and 194 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 343.68 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/343.68 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 343.68 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 66,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673.92/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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