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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 344.40 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 344.40 and 194.10 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 344.40 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/344.40 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 344.40 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 66,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,848.04/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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