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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.25 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.25 and 137.48 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.25 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.25 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.25 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 47,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,051.84/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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