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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 342.31 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 342.31 and 137.53 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 342.31 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/342.31 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 342.31 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 47,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077.89/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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