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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 371.91 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 371.91 and 138.18 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 371.91 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/371.91 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 371.91 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 51,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388.66/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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