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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.64, 344.46 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.64, 344.46 and 144.74 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.64 : 344.46 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.64/344.46 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.64x = 344.46 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.64x = 49,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,857.14/249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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