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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.86, 344.72 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.86, 344.72 and 139.31 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.86 : 344.72 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.86/344.72 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.86x = 344.72 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.86x = 48,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022.94/249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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