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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 344.48 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 344.48 and 191.60 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 344.48 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/344.48 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 344.48 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 66,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,002.37/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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