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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.85, 344.86 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.85, 344.86 and 144.96 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.85 : 344.86 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.85/344.86 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.85x = 344.86 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.85x = 49,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991.04/249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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