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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.88, 344.82 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.88, 344.82 and 139.36 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.88 : 344.82 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.88/344.82 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.88x = 344.82 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.88x = 48,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054.12/249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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