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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 344.22 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 344.22 and 138.92 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 344.22 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/344.22 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 344.22 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 47,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,818.35/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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