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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 342.40 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 342.40 and 137.59 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 342.40 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/342.40 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 342.40 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 47,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,110.82/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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