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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 344.93 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 344.93 and 139.43 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 344.93 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/344.93 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 344.93 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 48,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,091.17/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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