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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 344.21 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 344.21 and 144.52 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 344.21 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/344.21 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 344.21 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 49,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,743.51/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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