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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 343.91 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 343.91 and 183.84 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 343.91 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/343.91 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 343.91 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 63,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223.50/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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