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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 342.57 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 342.57 and 137.72 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 342.57 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/342.57 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 342.57 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 47,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177.03/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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