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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 342.42 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 342.42 and 137.61 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 342.42 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/342.42 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 342.42 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 47,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121.27/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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