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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 344.13 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 344.13 and 138.87 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 344.13 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/344.13 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 344.13 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 47,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789.33/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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