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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.80, 344.75 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.80, 344.75 and 144.90 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.80 : 344.75 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.80/344.75 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.80x = 344.75 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.80x = 49,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.50/249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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