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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 344.91 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 344.91 and 145.09 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 344.91 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/344.91 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 344.91 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 50,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.99/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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