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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 343.99 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 343.99 and 194.28 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 343.99 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/343.99 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 343.99 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 66,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,829.33/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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