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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.55, 344.40 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.55, 344.40 and 144.66 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.55 : 344.40 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.55/344.40 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.55x = 344.40 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.55x = 49,821.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,821.65/249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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