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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 344.04 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 344.04 and 196.96 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 344.04 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/344.04 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 344.04 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 67,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,762.12/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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