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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.78, 344.67 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.78, 344.67 and 144.87 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.78 : 344.67 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.78/344.67 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.78x = 344.67 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.78x = 49,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932.34/249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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