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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.69, 344.53 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.69, 344.53 and 144.78 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.69 : 344.53 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.69/344.53 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.69x = 344.53 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.69x = 49,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.05/249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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