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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 342.65 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 342.65 and 137.78 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 342.65 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/342.65 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 342.65 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 47,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,207.91/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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