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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342.46 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342.46 and 137.63 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342.46 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342.46 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342.46 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 47,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132.77/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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