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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.80, 344.73 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.80, 344.73 and 139.28 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.80 : 344.73 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.80/344.73 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.80x = 344.73 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.80x = 48,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012.27/249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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