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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.22 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.22 and 137.47 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.22 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.22 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.22 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 47,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.98/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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