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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 344.59 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 344.59 and 139.19 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 344.59 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/344.59 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 344.59 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 47,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961.76/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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