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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.85, 344.65 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.85, 344.65 and 144.90 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.85 : 344.65 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.85/344.65 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.85x = 344.65 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.85x = 49,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,937.34/249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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