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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.41, 344.18 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.41, 344.18 and 138.88 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.41 : 344.18 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.41/344.18 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.41x = 344.18 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.41x = 47,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799.07/249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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