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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 342.27 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 342.27 and 137.49 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 342.27 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/342.27 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 342.27 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 47,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058.70/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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