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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 344.51 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 344.51 and 139.14 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 344.51 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/344.51 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 344.51 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 47,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935.12/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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