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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 344.65 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 344.65 and 139.22 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 344.65 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/344.65 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 344.65 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 47,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,982.17/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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