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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 344.87 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 344.87 and 143.58 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 344.87 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/344.87 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 344.87 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 49,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515.21/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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