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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 344.69 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 344.69 and 139.27 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 344.69 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/344.69 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 344.69 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 48,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003.60/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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