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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.53, 344.34 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.53, 344.34 and 144.61 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.53 : 344.34 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.53/344.34 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.53x = 344.34 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.53x = 49,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,796.49/249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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