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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.97, 344.95 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.97, 344.95 and 139.45 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.97 : 344.95 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.97/344.95 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.97x = 344.95 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.97x = 48,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,103.28/249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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