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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 343.90 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 343.90 and 189.52 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 343.90 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/343.90 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 343.90 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 65,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175.93/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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