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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 342.28 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 342.28 and 137.50 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 342.28 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/342.28 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 342.28 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 47,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,063.50/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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