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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 371.38 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 371.38 and 138.28 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 371.38 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/371.38 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 371.38 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 51,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,354.43/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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