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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.40, 344.18 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.40, 344.18 and 144.49 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.40 : 344.18 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.40/344.18 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.40x = 344.18 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.40x = 49,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730.07/249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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