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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 344.18 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 344.18 and 144.51 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 344.18 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/344.18 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 344.18 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 49,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735.71/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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