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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 344.84 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 344.84 and 144.98 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 344.84 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/344.84 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 344.84 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 49,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994.18/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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