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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 344.20 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 344.20 and 138.91 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 344.20 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/344.20 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 344.20 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 47,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,811.61/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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