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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 344.67 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 344.67 and 143.42 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 344.67 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/344.67 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 344.67 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 49,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432.12/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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