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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 344.15 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 344.15 and 144.50 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 344.15 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/344.15 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 344.15 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 49,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729.68/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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