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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 342.52 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 342.52 and 137.70 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 342.52 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/342.52 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 342.52 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 47,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165.00/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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