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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 344.28 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 344.28 and 143.15 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 344.28 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/344.28 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 344.28 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 49,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284.54/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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