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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 344.34 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 344.34 and 138.99 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 344.34 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/344.34 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 344.34 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 47,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859.82/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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