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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 342.36 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 342.36 and 137.56 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 342.36 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/342.36 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 342.36 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 47,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,095.04/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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