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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.68, 344.57 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.68, 344.57 and 139.19 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.68 : 344.57 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.68/344.57 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.68x = 344.57 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.68x = 47,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960.70/249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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