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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 344.96 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 344.96 and 139.45 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 344.96 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/344.96 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 344.96 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 48,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,103.31/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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