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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.49 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.49 and 138.10 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.49 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.49 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.49 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 51,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,302.44/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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